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How does a camera work? DSLR and Mirrorless System explained

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  "The core of the photography is to capture LIGHT" Photography is all about capturing light. Different settings and direction defines a well shot photographs. Two types of digital Camera methods are MOST POPULAR to capture light. 1- DSLR ( Digital Single lens Reflex) A DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera is a digital camera that combines the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor. The mirror in  a DSLR reflects the light up to the optical viewfinder where you see what is going to be captured. :> The light goes into the camera through the lens which has an aperture inside. It opens and decides how much light will go further inside. :> The camera sensor is behind camera shutter which has a reflex mirror and blocks lights to directly fall onto sensor. This reflex mirror helps you to see in optical view finder what the lens sees. :> When you press camera's shutter release button, the shutter opens :> When shutt...

Career Opportunities in Photography

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Photography is an expansive, time consuming and dynamic field with numerous career opportunities, with wide range of interests that requires different skill sets. With the rise of digital technology, social media, and content-driven industries, photography has evolved into both an art form and a business. Whether you're passionate about capturing moments, creating social media content, or showcasing your digital creativity, the photography industry offers many paths to explore. Once you decide that you want to go into it, you should first understand what will be the career options, what skill sets will be required and which skill sets matches with your interest. Here are some career opportunities in photography: 1. Portrait Photographer: Portrait photography focuses on capturing the essence of people, often in a controlled studio setting, but also in natural environments. Most of these photos are closeup shots with little to high blurred background. This type of photography is popu...